1 May 2014

“Functional Training” and “Functional Movement” have become buzz words for gym rats as well as the occasional gym visitor. What does it mean? Well, let’s substitute “functional” for another synonym – “useful”. “Functional Training” is basically “Useful Training” i.e. useful for everyday movement to enhance one’s quality of life. Here’s a quick article from the Mayo Clinic explaining the importance of Functional Fitness Training.

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